Side Friction - Episode 124 - "Show Some Restraint"

April 11th, 2026

Bob, Greg and CoasterBro (from Coaster Cuzzies) talk about enchantment, monsters, wolves, and some roller coaster stuff too recapping the news of the week.

• How $65 can get you into eight theme parks -Enchanted Parks pass details
• Six Flags Cedar Point removes classic 'Monster' ride
• Kings Island: Perks & Play Season Passholder Preview
• Maryland-native Kevin Durant's investment group buys former Six Flags property
  • What Prince George's Co. doesn't want at the Six Flags site
• Parents charged with child endangerment after incident at ZooAmerica
• How a costume maker convinced Hersheypark to 'chocolatize' their old‑timey theme park
• A surprise new Superman game hopes to break a gaming curse, but it's also locked in one location
• Knoebels releasing "Images of America" book for 100th season
• Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening date set
• New ride coming to Arnolds Park Amusement Park
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Side Friction - Episode 123 - "Hungry for More"

April 4th, 2026

Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about tech frustrations in and out of the industry, Disney mishaps, Universal, various other stories.... and a lot of food for some reason. A slightly shorter episode than normal but just as entertaining.

• Is Disney building a new theme park in Cincinnati, Ohio? Fact check
• Disney park visitors traumatized as crows attack Rapunzel in distressing video: 'Definitely tangled now'
• 'Olaf just melted': Video shows brand new 'Frozen' robot freeze, topple over at Disney park
• Disney World selling park tickets for entry after 2 p.m.
• Demolition Work Starting in Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure
• World's Largest Rubber Duck to nest at Holiday World before summer kicks off
• RollerCoaster Tycoon YouTuber builds ride lasting 194 quattorseptuagintillion years
• Knott's Berry Farm to open reimagined Montezooma coaster this summer
• An iconic Jersey Shore amusement park wheel is being restored and reconstructed in Phoenixville
• Phantom Theater Photos

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Side Friction - Episode 121 - "Keep Your Wood"

March 28th, 2026

Bob, Greg and Steph have everything to talk about this week. United Parks gets sued, Six Flags continues their soap opera, tons of rumors flying around, and new stuff is coming as the season is rapidly approaching.

• Feds sue Busch Gardens and SeaWorld over 'rollator walkers' ban
• Six Flags announces board shakeup amid pressure, changes to theme parks
• New attractions inspired by the Jersey Shore coming to Six Flags Great Adventure
• Worlds of Fun announces return of iconic Timber Wolf roller coaster this summer
• Rumor: Waldameer 2027 Shipment from Vekoma
• Is the Cyclone Coaster Coming Back to Colorado's Lakeside Amusement Park in 2026?
  • Come ride the Cyclone
• Rumor: This will be Elitch's last year
• Rumor: ANOTHER RMC Coaster Coming To New Jersey?!
• Disney's deal with OpenAI, which the companies struck in December, will be dissolved.
• Screaming Centipede
• Lake Winnie new coaster
• Tweetsie Railroad
• Kennywood Preps For Upcoming Season: New Events, Eateries Added
• Stardust Racers Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Epic Universe

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